A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Nature-Based Mindfulness: Effects of Moving Mindfulness Training into an Outdoor Natural Setting.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to systematically review and meta-analyze the effects of nature-based mindfulness interventions on psychological, physiological, and interpersonal outcomes.
Results Summary
The study found statistically significant medium-sized effects of nature-based mindfulness interventions across psychological, physiological, and interpersonal outcomes, with consistent results in open trials and comparisons against non-active controls or similar non-nature interventions.
Population
2990 participants across 25 studies (specific demographics not detailed in the abstract).
Effective Dosage
Not specified
Duration
Not specified
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
mindfulness training | increase | health effects | - | - | have positive health effects | #1 |
exposure to nature | increase | health effects | - | - | have positive health effects | #2 |
nature-based mindfulness interventions | increase | overall combined psychological, physiological, and interpersonal effects | 2990 participants | medium size | statistically significant | #3 |
Research has proven that both mindfulness training and exposure to nature have positive health effects. The purpose of this study was to systematically review quantitative studies of mindfulness interventions conducted in nature (nature-based mindfulness), and to analyze the effects through meta-analyses. Electronic searches revealed a total of 25 studies to be included, examining 2990 participants. Three analyses were conducted: Nature-based mindfulness interventions evaluated as open trials (k = 13), nature-based mindfulness compared with groups in non-active control conditions (k = 5), and nature-based mindfulness compared with similar interventions but without contact with nature (k = 7). The overall combined psychological, physiological, and interpersonal effects from pre- to post-intervention were statistically significant and of medium size (